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PRE PRESS AND PRINTING Q&A
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TIP: Cut down on font problems and costly film reruns. When sending files for output to your service bureau include all the fonts. Use postscript fonts whenever possible and don't use the little switches on the bar that change to italic and bold.
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If I do the scanning myself what resolution should the scans be?
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300 pixels per inch is a safe bet for photographic images and 1200 pixels per inch for lineart such as a logo. For any graphics to be used on the internet 72 pixels per inch is the standard.
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What programs do you work with to create printed materials?
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How can we have a quick review of the brochure you're building for us? If we need to change something...
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All professional graphics applications such as Quark Xpress, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Pagemaker and Macromedia Freehand.
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We can provide you a printed proof. If your an out-of-town client we can still 'overnight' you a printed proof, or e-mail you a full color, full size PDF file in minutes. We can also upload it to our web site for you to view.
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We need 100 nice promo pieces printed in full color very fast. Can you help?
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Yes. There are a few processes which will meet your needs and still be reasonably cost effective. E-mail or phone us with details of the project.
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What program do we use to view the proofs you e-mailed to us?
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Do I need to supply scans or photographs to you for my printed project?
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Click here to download Acrobat Reader - a handy little program free on the net by Adobe. It can be used on any platform: Windows, Mac, Unix, Linux... 
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Either is fine however we prefer to scan your photographs here to ensure the best possible quality.
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